When I first saw this DIY on Pinterest, I loved it, but I also sighed in disappointment at how involved and difficult it looked. Isn't that always how DIY projects go? One night at midnight you pin 13 projects that you're all jazzed up about, only to wake up the next day and wonder what came over you that you thought you'd actually pursue these crafts. That's a little how I felt with this one, inspired by A Beautiful Mess, but as it turns out, for no reason! This is not nearly as involved as it looks, and the materials were also inexpensive. Plus, the final product is stinkin' cute! Worth it.

DIYThe PasticheOctober 16, 2015home decor, jewelry, DIY, clay, gold leaf, pottery, dishes, paint, jewelry dish Comments

DIY gold leaf mousepad

I was on the lookout for a new mousepad, and I had a specific idea in mind of what I wanted. I ordered this plain white leather one from Amazon for under $10 and set out to add the gold touch I was looking for.

This DIY is so simple. I didn't even have all of the materials I should have used, and it still turned out great.

DIYThe PasticheSeptember 22, 2015gold leaf, mousepad, crafts, office, desk, DIYComment

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